There are 7 ways to get from Cannes to Val Thorens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Marseille
best- Take the train from Cannes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Tgv
9h 16m€138–201Drive 312.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cannes to Val Thorenscar 312.1 km
6h 4m€59–86Bus
- Take the bus from Antibes to Lyonbus 749 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
12h 4m€63–94Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 9m€136–343Train
- Take the train from Cannes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
9h 35m€197–284Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 54m€91–203Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Cannes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7858
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 37m€147–223
Cannes to Val Thorens by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Val Thorens is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cannes to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Val Thorens via Antibes and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Cannes and Val Thorens is 657 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.
The best way to get from Cannes to Val Thorens without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 9h 16m and costs €130 - €210.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Cannes to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Cannes to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antibes station.
Cannes to Val Thorens train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Cannes station.
The best way to get from Cannes to Val Thorens is to train via Marseille which takes 9h 16m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Cannes, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Cannes to Val Thorens via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Moûtiers in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Val Thorens via Antibes and Lyon in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cannes to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Cannes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Cannes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cannes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antibes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Cannes to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Cannes to Val Thorens train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Val Thorens is 312 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Cannes to Val Thorens.
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